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About this property
Beachfront Location: Aquarela do Leme in Rio de Janeiro offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the beach just a 9-minute walk away. Facilities and Services: The hostel features a fitness centre, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and indoor play area. Services include a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and luggage storage. Comfort and Amenities: Rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast, yoga classes, pub crawls, and walking tours. The property is 10 km from Santos Dumont Airport and near attractions such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jack
United Kingdom
“Really friendly, welcoming hostel with great volunteers. The pod-type beds are spacious and equipped with everything you need. The social/relaxing areas are fantastic, especially the rooftop. The simple but tasty breakfast was a great way to start...” - Bruhim
Israel
“Absolutely the best hostel I ever been!!! Big thanks for Ole!” - Batiste
France
“Came back for a 2nd time! Clean hostel, nice terrace, helpful staff and very good breakfast :)” - Bernd
Germany
“One of the best hostels I have stayed: Great location close to the beach, great facilities with really well designed details, all clean and a super-vibe -> There are always options to socialize if wanted, but also space for quiet moments :)” - Niklas
Germany
“Super friendly staff Beautiful social atmosphere The best breakfast I’ve ever had in a hostel with self made bread, peanut butter and yoghurt Rooftop bar with happy hour Comfortable beds with own ventilator and curtain for some privacy” - Quintal
Brazil
“Good view, rooms with natural ventilation, punctual and good breakfast, multilingual environment.” - Laura
Finland
“Clean hostel in a safe favela. Beds are comfortable and the breakfast is very good. The hostel has many volunteers. Some are friendly, others are not. Cleaning ladies come to the dorms early and speak loudly. Kinda expensive.” - Elizabeth
Brazil
“The location is wonderful, 2 blocks from the beach(the hill can be a problem for some people). The Staff was very nice and I loved the breakfast. There was no problem with noise, the bathrooms were really clean. I´m sure will come back to...” - Joanne
New Zealand
“Loved the location although Lady Gaga concert was on same day of my arrival so chaotic to get to Leme. Lovely, bright, clean hostel - dorms are perfect and a curtain and mozzie net on each cubicle provides extra privacy. hot showers, cleaned...” - Elliot
United Kingdom
“Everything. It’s the nicest hostel i’ve ever been to.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.









